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McMillenville

A ghost town of unknown status in Gila County, Arizona.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Arizona
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

You don't stumble onto McMillenville by accident. That's rather the point. McMillenville, also known as McMillianville or McMillanville, is a former populated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States. Silver ore was discovered by chance in 1876 by Theodore H.

Gila County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Bellevue, Camp Reno — McMillenville keeps them company on the map.

The story of McMillenville

Arizona's ghost towns are sun-bleached and honest — copper, silver, and gold camps that lived fast and died the moment the ore did.

McMillenville, also known as McMillianville or McMillanville, is a former populated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States. Silver ore was discovered by chance in 1876 by Theodore H. Harris and Charles McMillen, and the town formed around the ore deposits.

McMillenville sounds like exactly what it was — a working town, not a resort.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of McMillenville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to McMillenville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

McMillenville FAQs

Where is McMillenville located?
McMillenville is in Gila County, Arizona. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is McMillenville in?
McMillenville sits in Gila County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in Gila County for its neighbors.
What is the history of McMillenville?
McMillenville, also known as McMillianville or McMillanville, is a former populated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States. Silver ore was discovered by chance in 1876 by Theodore H.
What remains at McMillenville today?
The on-the-ground condition of McMillenville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit McMillenville?
Here's the honest truth: access to McMillenville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“McMillenville, Arizona”), CC BY-SA.

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